Māori Party threaten more changes to land bill

Comments by Māori Party Co-leader Marama Fox that yet more changes will be made to the Ture Whenua Māori Bill provide further proof of how poorly designed and unfit for purpose this legislation is, says Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Meka Whaitiri.

“Marama Fox told the Gisborne Herald on Thursday that even more changes are still to be made to the Ture Whenua Māori Bill.

“This will provide further uncertainty to Māori landowners who are already struggling to come to grips with this complex and constantly changing bill.

“The bill has already had 125 amendments and 30 removed clauses.

“In April, Te Ururoa Flavell proposed 70 more major changes. Māori opposition MPs requested these be taken back to select committee for public scrutiny. Flavell refused.